Hammock light for comfort and safety

**Malcolm** · 08-28-2019, 08:42

Originally Posted by DocWatson

+1 for the Nite Ize Moonlit Micro Lantern. I love mine. Can easily leave it on the ridgeline and pack it away. Before I picked up the Nite Ize I was hanging a $1 LED headlamp that I picked up at Walmart from the ridgeline. The head lamp is slightly larger than the Nite Ize (especially if you remove the strap and use a cord to hang it.

BTW: I see that Nite Ize has a rechargable micro lantern now. Looks to be about the same size as the Moonlit.

- Clyde

I think I'll go with the NiteIze. I love the idea to leave it on the ridgeline and pack it away with the hammock. Thanks, everyone!

**NJHeart2Heart** · 08-28-2019, 10:10

Originally Posted by Dvankirk

I agree with both suggestions above. I have the Night Ize moonlit hanging on the ridgeline, but you won't be able to see it from very far away from your hammock. Lawson's glowire on your tarp ties outs can be seen from a good distance with a headlamp. Glow sticks are always and option as well, but I like to be a little stealthier most of the time.

I imagine there are many who have Lawson' glowire (I know I do- that stuff is AMAZINGLY bright reflective!). I wonder if it's worth considering something in addition that would make your particular spot unique? Also, if it's late night, and you're in a crowd of people - like for a hanging event - how do you find your spot without annoying the sleepers around you? Perhaps something unique at groundlevel?

**Shug** · 08-28-2019, 10:17

Originally Posted by NJHeart2Heart

I imagine there are many who have Lawson' glowire (I know I do- that stuff is AMAZINGLY bright reflective!). I wonder if it's worth considering something in addition that would make your particular spot unique? Also, if it's late night, and you're in a crowd of people - like for a hanging event - how do you find your spot without annoying the sleepers around you? Perhaps something unique at groundlevel?

At a hang I just hang my tea-candle lantern to guide me back to my hammock. Warm light.
I always try to hang well away from the madding crowd.
Shug

**ecologito** · 08-28-2019, 10:40

I have this inexpensive light that can be used as a small battery bank if needed to charge a headlamp, cell phone, etc. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3280...chweb201603_52

**ahursey530** · 08-28-2019, 11:00

I use two reflective guy wires. They are only on the entry side of my tarp. I have several of the little Night Ize moonlites, I like them and did use them for a while but now I use my headlamp hanging on my ridgeline. Just one less thing to keep up with.

**bluesam3** · 08-28-2019, 11:23

I've been using a crappy little thing that's intended to be a bike light (this sort of thing): comes in red and white, weighs nothing, and I got a set for free from somewhere or other.

**madvr6** · 08-28-2019, 16:17

Brunton Spoke Task light. Comes with a small caribiner to clip to your ridge line. Has 2 light levels and flasher mode as well. Very small an runs forever on a AAA battery.

**durunner** · 08-28-2019, 20:29

This actually a good question. I only use my headlamp and have reflective lines on my tarp. I usually don't venture too far from the hammock. However, one night on the AT last year, I arrived at dusk. In the darkness, I went downhill to get some water. Coming back, I sort of lost the trail for a minute because the blue blazes were hard to see. Luckily, I wasn't too lost and found the path quickly. Plus I was hanging near the shelter near the top of the ridge. It made me think for a minute though.

**Malcolm** · 08-28-2019, 20:45

Originally Posted by durunner

This actually a good question. I only use my headlamp and have reflective lines on my tarp. I usually don't venture too far from the hammock. However, one night on the AT last year, I arrived at dusk. In the darkness, I went downhill to get some water. Coming back, I sort of lost the trail for a minute because the blue blazes were hard to see. Luckily, I wasn't too lost and found the path quickly. Plus I was hanging near the shelter near the top of the ridge. It made me think for a minute though.

A similar experience is precisely the reason I ask. I also use reflective lines and always bring a flashlight when I leave the shelter. Turned out fine for me, too, but it really made me think.